
Contest in Turmoil: Leftist MEPs Push Eurovision Israel Ban
The boycott campaign against Israel risks turning Europe’s biggest cultural event into a political battleground.

The boycott campaign against Israel risks turning Europe’s biggest cultural event into a political battleground.

Broadcasters emphasize that Eurovision celebrates diversity and inclusion, and decisions on entrants should remain independent of political pressure.

Several European competitors have already declared they intend to withdraw from the 2026 song competition in Vienna if Israel also enters.

The EBU’s upcoming musical competition in Vienna is bringing out the Israelphobia of European broadcasters—although not the public vote.

The Spanish culture minister claims his country may quit next year’s European song contest unless the Jewish State is barred from entry.

Vienna beat Innsbruck to host the 2026 show, but the FPÖ has blasted the contest as a politicised, left-wing circus.

Spain has even accused Israel of cheating to win the popular vote.